Earth Day turns 55 years old in 2025, bringing with it a celebration of the planet we call home and a reminder of ways we can help Mother Nature. This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet,” which ...

After a long day of photographing wildlife, columnist Bill Danielson spots a porcupine munching on flower buds high in a backyard maple tree.

Despite rescue efforts, experts say that the entanglement of the young North Atlantic right whale is "likely lethal." ...

Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a ...

Newly published research shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the Appalachian Mountains, shrinks its body and braincase to conserve energy during winter months.

Ticks are sneaky. Most dogs won’t show signs of a bite, so make it a habit to check your pet thoroughly—from nose to tail—after every walk. Skunks are another springtime concern. They’re most active ...

Learn more about how to identify snake holes, including what signs to look for and which snakes are most likely to be ...

In Antarctica's freezing depths, tiny creatures have mastered survival tactics that could unlock secrets to extreme cold resistance, with implications for science and medicine. Some of the most ...

The springtime glow that enveloped the teen timeline in season 3 is fading fast with winter once again around the corner, and ...